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Building Blocks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Family. Legos. Engineering. Football. What may seem like a random grouping of words all share something in common: they are passions of CJ Williams. And for the Vanderbilt junior offensive lineman, all four come down to the idea of building something.

Before his first career start against Arkansas on Oct. 17, Williams went through his usual pregame routine, which includes getting stretched out by team intern, Anthony Miles. Miles, a former player for the Dores, asked Williams if he was ready after not seeing the field throughout his first two seasons.

“How do people ask me if I’m ready?